Overview
Background
I am a researcher specializing in plant biotechnology and plant physiology. My work focuses on advancing the clonal propagation of coconuts and other high-value species through innovative in vitro methods, aimed at enhancing sustainability and productivity in agriculture. My current focus is to understand industry focused research question on blueberry root wrapping and associated crown disorder.
Current Focus:
- Clonal propagation of four high-value plant species (turmeric, saffron, lemon myrtle, gladiolus)
- Determine the bioactivity of two Australian native plants
- Investigating blueberry root wrapping and associated crown disorders
Areas of Expertise:
- Plant biotechnology
- In vitro culture methods
- Coconut biology and in vitro propagation
- Crop phenotyping and physiology
My research plays a vital role in improving agricultural practices, contributing to food security and sustainability. My work is particularly relevant to those interested in plant science, sustainable agriculture, and the physiology of high-value crops.
Availability
- Dr Eveline Kong is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours) of Plant Biology, Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Masters (Research) of Horticulture, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
- Doctor of Philosophy of Horticulture, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Plant tissue culture
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Plant physiology
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Plant breeding
Research impacts
- Member of Australian Society of Plant Scientists (ASPS) (https://www.asps.org.au/)
- Post Doctoral Membershipfor Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB) (https://sivb.org/)
- Member of Sakura Science Club (https://ssp.jst.go.jp/sns/top.html)
Works
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2025
Journal Article
A photomixotrophic system to improve the growth of in vitro-cultured seedlings of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Mu, Zhihua, Li, Zhiying, Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Biddle, Julianne M., Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Kong, Eveline and Adkins, Steve W. (2025). A photomixotrophic system to improve the growth of in vitro-cultured seedlings of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). Horticulturae, 11 (3) 224, 224. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae11030224
2025
Journal Article
New method for enhancing coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo dehydration: an important step towards proficient cryopreservation
Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Sudarma, Sisunandar, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Biddle, Julianne M., Mu, Zhihua, Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika and Adkins, Steve W. (2025). New method for enhancing coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryo dehydration: an important step towards proficient cryopreservation. Plants, 14 (4) 600, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/plants14040600
2024
Journal Article
Temporary immersion culture: a potential in vitro culture method for the clonal propagation of coconut
Mu, Zhihua, Li, Zhiying, Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Biddle, Julianne, Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika and Adkins, Steve (2024). Temporary immersion culture: a potential in vitro culture method for the clonal propagation of coconut. Horticulturae, 10 (9) 946, 946. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10090946
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut biotechnology
Kong, Eveline Y.Y., Mu, ZhiHua, Vidhanaarachchi, Vijitha R. M., Nguyen, Quang Thien, Sisunandar, Sisunandar, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Panis, Bart (2024). Coconut biotechnology. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 143-158) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Wallingford, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0010
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut ecophysiology
Lacerda, Claudivan Feitosa, Kong, Eveline Y.Y., Neto, Miguel Ferreira-, Cave, Robyn, Bezerra, Marlos Alves and Gheyi, Hans Raj (2024). Coconut ecophysiology. The coconut: botany, production and uses. (pp. 14-30) edited by Steve W. Adkins, Julianne M. Biddle, Amirhossein Bazrafshan and Sundaravelpandian Kalaipandian. Surrey, United Kingdom: CABI. doi: 10.1079/9781789249736.0002
2024
Book Chapter
Coconut (‘Kalpavriksha’-‘Tree of Life’): A Prologue
Nulu, Naga Prafulla Chandrika, Yang, Chongxi, Kong, Eveline Y. Y., Ramesh, S. V., Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Nguyen, Van Anh, Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2024). Coconut (‘Kalpavriksha’-‘Tree of Life’): A Prologue. Coconut-Based Nutrition and Nutraceutical Perspectives. (pp. 1-16) Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-3976-9_1
2023
Journal Article
Coconut callus initiation for cell suspension culture
Kong, Eveline Y. Y. , Biddle, Julianne , Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian and Adkins, Steve W. (2023). Coconut callus initiation for cell suspension culture. Plants, 12 (4) 968, 968. doi: 10.3390/plants12040968
2022
Other Outputs
Clonal propagation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) by somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis
Kong, Eveline Yee Yan (2022). Clonal propagation of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) by somatic embryogenesis and organogenesis. PhD Thesis, School of Agriculture and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/c91a79e
2021
Journal Article
The potential to propagate coconut clones through direct shoot organogenesis: a review
Kong, Eveline Y.Y., Biddle, Julianne, Foale, Mike, Panis, Bart and Adkins, Stephen W. (2021). The potential to propagate coconut clones through direct shoot organogenesis: a review. Scientia Horticulturae, 289 110400, 1-16. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2021.110400
2021
Journal Article
Cloning coconut via somatic embryogenesis: a review of the current status and future prospects
Kalaipandian, Sundaravelpandian, Mu, Zhihua, Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Biddle, Julianne, Cave, Robyn, Bazrafshan, Amirhossein, Wijayabandara, Kusinara, Beveridge, Fernanda Caro, Nguyen, Quang and Adkins, Steve W. (2021). Cloning coconut via somatic embryogenesis: a review of the current status and future prospects. Plants, 10 (10) 2050, 1-16. doi: 10.3390/plants10102050
2020
Journal Article
Cell suspension culture: a potential in vitro culture method for clonal propagation of coconut plantlets via somatic embryogenesis
Kong, Eveline Y. Y., Biddle, Julianne, Foale, Mike and Adkins, Steve W. (2020). Cell suspension culture: a potential in vitro culture method for clonal propagation of coconut plantlets via somatic embryogenesis. Industrial Crops and Products, 147 112125, 112125. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112125
2020
Conference Publication
Effect of BAP and TDZ on direct shoot organogenesis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Kong, Eveline Yee Yan, Biddle, Julianne, Sisunandar, Sudarma, Panis, Bart and Adkins, Steve W. (2020). Effect of BAP and TDZ on direct shoot organogenesis in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.). 2020 World Congress on In Vitro Biology, San Diego, CA United States, 6-10 June 2020. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/s11626-020-00453-6
2019
Conference Publication
The effect of medium type and subculture frequency on the formation of friable embryogenic callus for coconut cell suspension culture
Kong, Eveline Y. Y., Biddle, Julianne and Adkins, Steve W. (2019). The effect of medium type and subculture frequency on the formation of friable embryogenic callus for coconut cell suspension culture. International Tropical Agriculture Conference (TropAg 2019), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 11-13 November 2019. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI. doi: 10.3390/proceedings2019036034
2016
Journal Article
Establishment of axenic explants and callus induction of Vernonia amygdalina Del
Kong, Yee Yan Eveline and Sani, Hamsawi (2016). Establishment of axenic explants and callus induction of Vernonia amygdalina Del. Borneo Journal of Resource Science and Technology, 6 (2), 28-34. doi: 10.33736/bjrst.341.2016
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Eveline Kong is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Impact of nutrition on blueberry root wrapping-crown disorder
Project summary: Delve into the potential nutritional influences on root/crown structures.
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Impact of nutrition on blueberry root wrapping-crown disorder
���� Exciting PhD Scholarship Opportunity! ����
We're thrilled to announce a new PhD scholarship for a domestic student focused on an intriguing project: "Impact of Nutrition on Blueberry Root Wrapping-Crown Disorder."
This research aims to uncover the role of plant nutrition on an emerging disorder that impacts root and crown structure and ultimately yield of blueberry plants. If you’re passionate about plant physiology and working closely with industry on a significant problem, this is your chance to contribute to Australian agriculture while advancing your academic career!
���� What’s in it for you?
- Engage in cutting-edge research
- Collaborate with leading experts in the field
- Work on a real-world problem for the global blueberry industry
- Make a tangible impact in horticulture
���� Applications now open! Commence no later than 1 Oct 2025 (R4 2025)!
���� Apply here: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/impact-nutrition-blueberry-root-wrapping-crown-disorder
For more information or to express your interest in this project, please contact Dr. Eveline Kong at e.kong@uq.edu.au.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge and drive innovation in agricultural science!
#PhD #Scholarship #BlueberryResearch #Agriculture #DomesticStudents
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Impact of nutrition on blueberry root wrapping-crown disorder
���� Exciting PhD Scholarship Opportunity! ����
We're thrilled to announce a new PhD scholarship for a domestic student focused on an intriguing project: "Impact of Nutrition on Blueberry Root Wrapping-Crown Disorder."
This research aims to uncover the role of plant nutrition on an emerging disorder that impacts root and crown structure and ultimately yield of blueberry plants. If you’re passionate about plant physiology and working closely with industry on a significant problem, this is your chance to contribute to Australian agriculture while advancing your academic career!
���� What’s in it for you?
- Engage in cutting-edge research
- Collaborate with leading experts in the field
- Work on a real-world problem for the global blueberry industry
- Make a tangible impact in horticulture
���� Applications now open! Commence no later than 1 Oct 2025 (R4 2025)!
���� Apply here: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/impact-nutrition-blueberry-root-wrapping-crown-disorder
For more information or to express your interest in this project, please contact Dr. Eveline Kong at e.kong@uq.edu.au.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge and drive innovation in agricultural science!
#PhD #Scholarship #BlueberryResearch #Agriculture #DomesticStudents
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Cellular horticulture for Australian natives - proof of concept
Cellular horticulture for food using Australian native plants offers exciting opportunities for sustainable agriculture by cultivating nutrient-rich, indigenous species through tissue culture methods. This approach could enhance the production of native food plants, ensuring consistent quality, disease resistance, and faster propagation. Proof of concept will involve investigating blueberry as a model plant for food using cellular horticulture.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Adkins, Dr Chris O'Brien, Dr Alice Hayward
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Doctor Philosophy
Impacts of Nursery Practices on Root-Crown Disorders in Blueberries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Chris O'Brien, Professor Paul Gauthier, Dr Alice Hayward
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Doctor Philosophy
Developing cryopreservation for endangered Myrtaceae
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Steve Adkins, Dr Chris O'Brien, Dr Alice Hayward
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